In the continental competition, India bowed out in the group stages after back-to-back defeats against hosts UAE (2-0) and Bahrain (1-0).

But Sunil Chhetri and Co. started the tournament with a bang by recording their biggest win in the competition's history after they thrashed Thailand 4-1 in a Group A clash.

Meanwhile, Asian Cup champions Qatar continued to be ranked 55th with UAE on 67 and Bahrain on 111. Thailand rose by a spot to 114.

At the top of the rankings, Belgium continued to rule the roost followed by France and Brazil while England displaced World Cup runners-up Croatia to the fourth spot and Uruguay climbed over Portugal to sixth place.